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Althrocin Kid is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Bacterial Infections. Secondary and off-label uses of Althrocin Kid have also been mentioned below.
The optimal dosage of Althrocin Kid is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Althrocin Kid side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Althrocin Kid are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Althrocin Kid is Safe for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Althrocin Kid has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Althrocin Kid related warnings section.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Althrocin Kid are listed in the contraindications section below.
Additionally, Althrocin Kid may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
You should also be aware that Althrocin Kid is safe while driving, and is addiction.
Althrocin Kid is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
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Neonates (0 to 1 month) |
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Is the use of Althrocin Kid safe for pregnant women?
Althrocin Kid is safe to take during pregnancy.
Is the use of Althrocin Kid safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can safely use Althrocin Kid.
What is the effect of Althrocin Kid on the Kidneys?
There are no side effects of Althrocin Kid on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Althrocin Kid on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Althrocin Kid on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Althrocin Kid on the Heart?
Using Althrocin Kid does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
Althrocin Kid should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Althrocin Kid unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Althrocin Kid habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Althrocin Kid is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Althrocin Kid will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Althrocin Kid only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Althrocin Kid cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Althrocin Kid
Taking Althrocin Kid with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Althrocin Kid
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Althrocin Kid and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Yes, Althrocin Kid causes nausea and vomiting, this occurs rarely. It is a known side effect of this drug. If it persist or becomes severe then discuss with your doctor immediately.
Yes, Althrocin Kid can be used for the treatment of sore throat (pharyngitis). Since it is a prescription drug and an antibiotic, you are advised to not take this drug by yourself to avoid bacterial resistance.
No, Althrocin Kid does not make you sleepy. It has not been reported by the patients who are taking it.
Yes, Althrocin Kid can be taken with paracetamol. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug do not hesitate to inform your doctor.
The dosage of this drug may vary depending on the type of bacteria and severity of infection. It can be taken with food or without food but it is better to take it empty stomach before half hour of eating food or as advised by your doctor. Precautions must be taken in patients with myasthenia gravis and improper liver function.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Pce (erythromycin)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 752-754